FlowInquiry vs Handesk
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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FlowInquiry
Project management and ticket tracking with SLA monitoring
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Handesk
Laravel help desk and lead management application
| Feature | FlowInquiry | Handesk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Helpdesk & Ticketing |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | HTML | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 170 | ★ 1,450 |
| First released | 2024 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Jira, Zendesk | Zendesk, Freshdesk |
Why pick each one
Choose FlowInquiry if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Written in HTML
Choose Handesk if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is FlowInquiry or Handesk better?
Handesk is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider FlowInquiry if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are FlowInquiry and Handesk free and open-source?
Yes. FlowInquiry is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Handesk under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FlowInquiry and Handesk with Docker?
FlowInquiry: yes. Handesk: check the project docs for container support.